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BV05 KZD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,559 mi
Last recorded157,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KZD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 157,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 149,912 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 149,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 143,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 143,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced water in light (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 141,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,798 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 140,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 136,862 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 135,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,769 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 131,769 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 129,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,579 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,528 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,657 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 56,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 45,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns/rear tyre wearing on both edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns/rear tyre wearing on both edges.

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BV05 KZD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 KZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV05 KZD registered?

BV05 KZD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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